Professional Nurse - Paediatric ICU

Mediclinic Group; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bloemfontein seeks a Professional Nurse for their Paediatric ICU. The role involves delivering safe, quality nursing care and collaborating with a multi-professional team to ensure patient safety and comfort. Candidates must hold a Degree in General Nursing and possess skills in infection control and patient assessment. Prior experience in a specialized unit is preferable. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment focused on patient care and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Relevant nursing legislation

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

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Professional Nurse - Paediatric ICU

Closing date: 17/12/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Wendy Van Rensburg

Reference number: 65986

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Specialised Nursing

Job Segment: Infection Control, Labor and Delivery, ICU, Nursing, Healthcare

Employer: Mediclinic Bloemfontein | Bloemfontein | South Africa

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Internal Employees on a fixed term contract should apply using an external candidate profile, not an employee profile.

Main Purpose of Job

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

Required Education

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Desired Education

• Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Required Experience

None

Desired Experience

1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification